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Principal LeKesha Whitfield, staff members, Tracey Janowitz and her daughter helped Hippo Hangers organize clothing at the Ninth Grade Center. Photo courtesy of the Hutto ISD Facebook page

District needs help keeping Hutto warm

HUTTO – As the temperatures start to get lower, a friendly reminder that the Hutto ISD Parent & Family Engagement team’s “Hippo Hangers” program has an immediate need for cold-weather clothing including coats, jackets, long-sleeved shirts, sweaters/sweatshirts, socks and pants. Clothes of all sizes are needed, but the biggest need is sizes for elementary children. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM

Youth Ducks’ coaches hold up the Tri-County Championship to celebrate with their team. Photos by Evan Hale

Youth Ducks capture first ever State Championship

With the clock winding down, coaches and players on the Taylor Youth Ducks varsity football team took the top off the water cooler and dumped it on head coach Quincy Griffin’s head, signifying their Tri-County Youth Football League Super Bowl Championship victory Saturday night. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM

Increased pay to be considered at Nov. 10 meeting

Increased pay to be considered at Nov. 10 meeting

The decision for a controversial pay raise for the mayor and council could come this week. At the Nov. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM

Three arrested on weapons charges at Hutto school

Three arrested on weapons charges at Hutto school

HUTTO – Three teenagers were arrested on weapons charges in the Hutto High School parking lot Thursday, Nov. 3. The arrests were made during a varsity football game at Memorial Stadium. A spectator alerted a Hutto Independent School District police officer to the possible presence of a gun in the parking lot and individuals having a verbal altercation. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM

Construction kicked off Monday, Nov. 7 at the corner of Main and Second Streets and in other locations in the city’s downtown. Photo by Nicole Lessin

Downtown improvement construction kicks of this week

Construction kicked off Monday for a number of improvements to the city’s downtown. Projects will include striping for additional parking spaces, updated landscaping, signage, and the installation of permanent street features on the northwest corner of Second and Main streets. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM

$82 million bond for Taylor ISD passes

$82 million bond for Taylor ISD passes

A bond that will address safety, district growth, and aging facilities was put before the voters and passed Tuesday night. The bond for the district is $82.47 million and had more than 5,000 people vote on the issue. 11/09/2022 09:13 AM

Voters stand outside at Taylor City Hall Tuesday evening waiting to cast their votes. Photo by Jason Hennington

$82 million Taylor ISD bond passes

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Southwest Museum of Clock and Watches of Lockhart made repairs to the bell on top of the historic courthouse in Georgetown.

Advent fair Nov. 12 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett

St. John’s Lutheran Church will host its 43 annual Advent Fair from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the church, located at 30650 State Highway 95, one mile north of Bartlett. At the fair, visitors can enjoy a silent and live auction, which will start at 6 p.m., featuring hand-made and donated items for holiday gifts, including quilts, wreaths, wood projects and more. For $12 per plate, attendees can enjoy a turkeyand- dressing dinner prepared by church members from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., a country store, featuring crafts, home-baked goods, casseroles and canned items, as well as St. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

Arbor Day

HUTTO – Plant a tree, get a tree. The community is invited to celebrate Texas Arbor Day at 9 a.m. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

Southwest Museum of Clock and Watches of Lockhart made repairs to the bell on top of the historic courthouse in Georgetown.

Homes Tour Returns

The Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society is delighted to announce the return of the Christmas Homes Tour after a fouryear absence. The homes tour will be held Saturday Dec. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

Are we missing your civic organization? Submit your group’s info to [email protected] or by calling 512-352-8535. KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

TAYLOR CITY COUNCIL Second/Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

Floyd Ray Hejl

Floyd Ray Hejl, Papa 74, of Thrall, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

Rosie Rodriguez

Rosie Rodriguez

Rosie Rodriguez, age 87, of Temple, passed from this life during the late-night hours Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital. She was born June 26, 1935, in San Antonio to parents Austacio and Guadalupe Rodriguez (Castro). Rosie has been a resident of Temple for the past 17 years. She was a devout Catholic and attended multiple churches over the years. On Nov. 6, 1959, Rosie married the love of her life Pedro R. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM

Is Taylor ready for gentrification?

Is Taylor ready for gentrification?

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 11/05/2022 10:19 AM